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  • Newaygo County Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Application

    Online Preschool Application

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  • We are so excited to be a part of your child’s next adventure! The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) is Michigan’s free PreK program for eligible four-year-olds. Ranked #1 in the U.S., it’s a safe place where children learn how to get along with others, share, take turns, and make friends. Math, reading, and thinking skills are taught every day through fun, hands-on activities. Newaygo County Great Start to Readiness Programs will help make sure your child is ready for kindergarten and beyond!

    A few important items to note before you begin the on-line application.

    ·       The application is expected to take approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Please be ready to complete it in its entirety.

    ·       Documents for child’s proof of age, proof of residency and family income are required to process your application.  Documents may be uploaded at the end of the online application or dropped of at Neway Center. 

    ·       Be sure to enter a valid email address and phone number in the “Parent or Legal Guardian Information” section, so you get notified of your child’s eligibility/acceptance.

    ·       After you submit your application, allow two to four weeks for processing. Once your application is processed, you will receive an email or a phone call regarding eligibility/acceptance. Please note enrollment slots may be limited and vary by location.

     

    If you have questions at any time, please call 231.652.1638

    Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

     

  • Our Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) requires that your child turns 4 years old on or before September 1, 2024.  

    If your child will not be 4 years old by this time please consider applying for the Early Great Start Readiness Program OR our Building Bridges 3 Year Old Program.

    If you are unsure or need assistance please call 231.652.3683

     

  • Our Early Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) requires that your child turns 4 years old between September 2 and December 1, 2024.

    If your child does not meet the age requirements please do not continue this application.

    If you are unsure or need assistance please call 231.652.3683


  • Our Building Bridges 3 Year Old Preschool Program requires that your child turns 3 years old on or before September 1, 2024.

    If your child does not meet the age requirements please do not continue this application.

    If you are unsure or need assistance please call 231.652.3683

    • Child Information 

    • Child Information

    • Date of Birth*
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    • Gender*
    • Ethnicity*
    • Race (Check all that apply)*
    • Where is the student currently living?*
    • Resident School District (Determines program availability and transportation)*
    • Will you need to make an out of district request? (Attending a preschool outside of resident district)*

  • Newaygo County GSRP Preschool

    Enrollment Application

  • Newaygo County GSRP Options

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    • Family Information 

    • Family Information

    • Child lives with (check all that apply):*
    • Primary language spoken at home:*
    • Will you require an interpreter?*
    • Number of Legal Parents/Guardians:*
    • Parent or Legal Guardian 1 

    • Parent or Legal Guardian 1

    • Is Parent or Legal Guardian 1 Address the same as Child Primary Address?*
    • Relationship*
    • Format: 000-000-0000.
    • Opt In for Text Messages*
    • Format: 000-000-0000.
    • Phone Type
    • Education (Select the highest level)*
    • Employment*
    • Parent or Legal Guardian 2 

    • Parent or Legal Guardian 2

    • Is Parent or Legal Guardian 2 Address the same as Child Primary Address?*
    • Relationship 2*
    • Format: 000-000-0000.
    • Opt In for Text Messages*
    • Format: 000-000-0000.
    • Phone Type 2*
    • Education 2 (Select the highest level)*
    • Employment 2*

  • Sibling(s)

  • Does this child have a sibling that attends a public school?
  • Sibling School District*

  • Newaygo County GSRP Preschool Options

    • Family Income 

    • Income of Family Members Legally Responsible for Child's Support

    • Please select ALL sources of family income received in the last 12 months:*
    • Does your family receive Food Assistance Program (FAP) - Bridge Card Benefits EXCLUDING WIC?
    • Supplemental Questions 

    • Supplemental Questions

      Please list an emergency contact other than Parent or Legal Guardian. Additional emergency contact information can be provided at the beginning of the school year.
    • Format: (000) 000-0000.
    • Child Development Information 

    • Child (Applicant) Development Information

    • Does the child have an identified developmental delay?*
    • Have you or your pediatrician ever had a concern about your child's development?
    • Has your child participated with any of the following programs? (Select all that apply):*
    • Format: (000) 000-0000.
    • Has your child received services for (Select all that apply):*
    • Other Confidential Information 

    • Other Confidential Information that may prioritize placement:

    • Does the child’s behavior ever prevent participation in other group settings?*
    • Does anyone in the household speak a primary language other than English?*
    • Has someone in the household been abused or neglected?*
    • Does child live with one adult as result of divorce, separation, incarceration, military service or death?*
    • Does child have a chronic illness or medical considerations (asthma, feeding tube, allergies, frequent ear infections, etc.?)*
    • Is the child in foster care?*
    • Does any sibling have a chronic illness, behavior issue, disability or has died?*
    • Was either parent under 20 years old when first child was born?*
    • Is your family without stable housing or is family homeless?*
    • Does your family live in a high-risk neighborhood? May include one or more of the following risk factors: Unsafe due to crime, drug abuse, pollution, insect infestation, or other traumatic experience etc.*
    • Was the child exposed to toxic substances before or after birth? May include one or more of the following: Alcohol, drugs, lead poisoning, nicotine, etc.*

  • Uploaded documents may be a scanned image or photograph.  Please read directions carefully.

  • I am providing one of the following acceptable proof of age documents (Upload one of the following):*
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  • I am providing the following proof of income documents. Please blank out any social security numbers. You must submit documents for all sources of income over the last 12 months (Select all that apply):*
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  • I am providing ONE of the following acceptable proof of residency documents (Select one that applies):*
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  • If you do not provide the required documents your enrollment application will not be processed.  If you are unable to upload on this form please bring copies of the documents to:

    Neway Center

    585 Fremont St,

    Newaygo MI 49337

    Office Hours: 8AM - 3PM

    Phone: 231.652.3683

    Your application WILL NOT be processed without all required documents.

  • Parent/Guardian Signature

    Information on this application is confidential. Your child’s preschool program will not discriminate against any family on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or sexual identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category.
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